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 Arthur Nelson, Jr., 75
February 03, 2024
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —
Arthur Francis Nelson Jr, 75, of North Adams, died Saturday February 3, 2024 at Berkshire Medical Center.
He was born in North Adams on October 16, 1948 to the Late Arthur Francis and Margaret Carolyn (Macksey) Nelson. Arthur attended schools in North Adams and graduated St. Joseph High School in 1968.
After school, he worked at Adams Supermarket in North Adams in the Artery Arcade for 13 and a half years. Arthur worked at Cascade Paper Products Co. He also worked at McDonalds and Burger King. He was employed at Pfizer Chemical Co in Adams and then at Canal Street Center for Northern Berkshire Mental Health Association before retiring in 1984.
Arthur was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church; a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #310, and Sons of the American Legion Post #125.
Arthur is predeceased by his sister Gail M. Nelson and he leaves several cousins.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Arthur Nelson Jr. will be celebrated on Tuesday February 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. A calling hour will be held on Tuesday morning from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at FLYNN & DAGNOLI -MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS-CENTRAL CHAPEL, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA 01247. To add to the Book of Memories please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.
| When we were young Mom and Dad took us to visit cousin Artie, Gail, Aunt Peg and Uncle Art on many Christmases. Even as a little boy Artie was always fun on those holidays and other family occasions. I will miss them all. | | from: Joanne Filiault | on: 02-18-2024 |
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| Artie & Gail grew up on West Main St and attended Brayton school. I fondly remember them both. Kind and loving people. May you both rest in peace among the Angels. | | from: Mary E Willey | on: 02-16-2024 |
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rest with the angels...
| | from: MaryEllen Morrissey | on: 02-13-2024 |
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| Sail on Artie - You were an inspiration to me at my first job at Adams Suoer Market. Never saw anyone work harder and take so much pride in your white shirt and tie. It was always great to see you again years later were we local music was great. Peace to you my friend. | | from: Bruce Whitney | on: 02-13-2024 |
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| I remember Art always up there dancing! RIP Art, you will be remembered by many! | | from: Glenn and Sandy Girard | on: 02-12-2024 |
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| Rest in peace, cousin, Artie? | | from: Jim Nowak | on: 02-12-2024 |
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| I was blessed to have Artie as a cousin and remember his love for music and his talent as an air guitarist. I also got to enjoy his love for dancing at parties at Canal St when I I worked for NBMH. These memories will always hold a special place in my heart. | | from: Dot Wandrei | on: 02-09-2024 |
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| Rest in peace. | | from: Lorraine Mancuso | on: 02-09-2024 |
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| A treasured childhood memory is Cousin Artie always asking if I wanted to play records. He loved music, dancing, and playing along on his air guitar. He livened every family event with his exuberance! Rest in Peace, Cousin Artie. | | from: Jan Rogge | on: 02-08-2024 |
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| For the older generation of "Rockin Rollers" who remember "Artie": He was the "KING" of the air guitar !! Be well in heaven, Cousin Arthur. | | from: Joseph Nowak | on: 02-08-2024 |
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| Such a kind and loving soul.; that is how I remember him from high school | | from: Sarah Morse-Field | on: 02-08-2024 |
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| Art always had a smile and a good disposition. | | from: Patrick Quinn | on: 02-08-2024 |
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| Artie, You were the light that brightened the room with your presence. Your memory is a gem in the treasure chest of many of our live. Rest in Peace | | from: Bruce Shepley | on: 02-08-2024 |
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| I remember the days at Canal Street Center. Rest in peace Art. | | from: Samuel Gomez | on: 02-08-2024 |
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| Artie was awesome! He was a huge fan of so many local bands. If no one else got on the danc floor, we knew Artie would be up there playing air guitar to every song. And he knew all the words too! Artie was Paraffin's most dedicated fan. May you rest in peace with all the other "Rock Stars" in Heaven! And thank you for your energy and dedication. | | from: Robert Balawender | on: 02-08-2024 |
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| Artie, Your presence always brought light into the room. The memories you leave us with are gems in the treasure chest of life. | | from: Bruce Shepley | on: 02-07-2024 |
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| Rest in Peace Artie | | from: Kathy Denault | on: 02-07-2024 |
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